Kanguva 'Loud' BGM Trolled, Team Bows Down To Criticism; Theatres To Play Movie At Reduced Volume

Kanguva: Suriya, Disha Patani and Bobby Deol released on November 14 to mixed reviews. While some praised the Ghajini star's powerful performance in the movie, others criticised it for its storyline and execution. Kanguva has been mired in controversy for its shoddy should mixing and Devi Sri Prasad's "loud" background score. After facing flak from the viewers over the "deafening sound levels" the movie will be played in theaters at 2 levels lower, producer KE Gnanavel Raja confirmed.  

Kanguva producer takes feedback over "loud BGM"

KE Gnanavel Raja told the press that the film’s sound will be reduced by "2 points" starting today. He said, “We have spoken to everyone and asked them to reduce the volume by 2 points. The film is set a thousand years back, and most episodes have massive action sequences. So, I asked the exhibitors to reduce the sound by 2 points, considering the feedback.”

He also addressed criticism that Devi Sri Prasad did not give the film good music, claiming, “No one has criticised the film’s songs or even the RR (re-recording), the only feedback was that the volume was high. So DSP is not to be blamed for that. The sound issues will be rectified by the night show.”

Oscar-winning sound designer reacts to Kanguva criticism

Oscar and a BAFTA winning sound designer Resul Pookutty responded to criticism that Siva’s Kanguva was "loud". He claimed that "last minute" changes could have compromised the sound quality and suggested course correction.

“The sound guy?! or the innumerable fixes comes at the last moment to satiate all insecurities. High time our fraternity to put your foot down and say things loud and clear. No film will have a repeat value if the audience walk out with head ache," Pookutty shared on social media. According to the makers, Kanguva collected over ₹58 crore worldwide on day 1.